During the Community Day with Hydropi, Swampert was able to learn the exclusive move Hydro Cannon. However, it’s not the only new move, as Muddy Water is now also available in Pokémon GO for the long term.
What kind of new move is that? Just before the Community Day with Hydropi, the move “Muddy Water” was found in the game data. Since the weekend, Swampert can also learn the move.
It is a Charged move of Water type. This gives the Water starter 2 new moves. The same was true with Lohgock during the Community Day with Fletchling.
Swampert with Muddy Water – How strong will it be
What does Muddy Water do? The move has 3 charge bars and deals a base damage of 50. It is of Water type and was considered a special move for Lotad and Swampert in the console games.
In Pokémon GO, Muddy Water is unfortunately not very good. It deals significantly less damage per second than Hydro Cannon or Surf. Therefore, it won’t be very useful.
Where can you use Muddy Water? In the PvP mode, Muddy Water can be quite useful. It has 3 charge bars that recharge quickly in battle.
However, there are definitely better moves in PvP. It is, however, an alternative.
How do I get the move? You can now teach Muddy Water normally with a TM. The move is now a regular part of the move pool and is not exclusive like Hydro Cannon.
Is a Swampert with Muddy Water worth it? A Swampert with Hydro Cannon is significantly better. Even Surf is a stronger move than Muddy Water. You should only rely on this move if you fight a lot in PvP. Otherwise, Hydro Cannon should be the first choice.
Otherwise, the Community Day was a disappointment for many players. Here you can find out the reasons:
